Sinopsis
On the Wake up and Win podcast we focus on the intersectionality of sports, politics and culture. Our goal in every episode is to give our listeners a formula to go out and win.
Episodios
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Episode 300: "Three - Double - Oh"
26/06/2025 Duración: 01h24minOn this episode we waste no time celebrating reaching the episode 300 milestone! We also recap the NBA Finals (19:20), the latest in the WNBA (47:10), we share our thoughts on if the Neo-Soul sub-genre was disrespected in the recent Billboard top 75 R&B artists of all-time list (58:26) and what is happening with alternative first response systems in the state of Oregon (1:14:30).
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Episode 299: "Unapologetically Black"
19/06/2025 Duración: 54minOn this Juneteenth episode DeVon recaps his black rodeo weekend experience in Portland (3:10). We also discuss Glorilla winning a gospel BET award and what that means for black music (16:40) and the latest in the NBA Finals (48:10).
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Episode 298: "Everyday People" Featuring David Pouncey Sr.
13/06/2025 Duración: 01h09minOn this episode David Pouncey Sr. joins to reflect on the life of his cousin Sylvester Stewart affectionately known as Sly Stone (3:50). Then DeVon and Spencer discuss the NBA Finals (27:50) and the new NBA All-Star format Team World Vs. Team USA (56:41) and more!
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Episode 297: "Double Crossover" Featuring Dr. Courtney M. Cox
28/05/2025 Duración: 01h15minOn this episode Dr. Courtney M. Cox joins to discuss her journey from journalist to professor and now author (5:30). We also discuss a wide range of women's basketball topics covered in her newly published book "Double Crossover: Gender, Politics, and Performance in Basketball" (15:13).
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Episode 296: "Just Be Happy"
22/05/2025 Duración: 51minOn this episode DeVon discusses topics surrounding the WNBA opening weekend (4:50), New York Times article about Stephen A. Smith wanting to be Joe Rogan? (32:50) and briefly the NBA Playoffs
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Episode 295: "Next Generation Surfacing..."
15/05/2025 Duración: 01h04sOn this episode we discuss NBC's announcement of Michael Jordan becoming a Special Contributor for next seasons NBA coverage (2:30), Portland Trailblazers for sale (21:25), NBA playoff update (38:18) and more!
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Episode 294: "Knicks in 6"
09/05/2025 Duración: 01h04minOn this episode we discuss an article about broadcaster/DJ Adam Amin who is based in Chicago (3:57), NBA playoffs (12:30) and the WNBA is back (50:20)!
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Episode 293: "Farewell, Street Roots"
01/05/2025 Duración: 01h29minOn this episode we discuss the controversy around Shedeur Sanders 5th round NFL draft selection (5:50), latest thoughts on the NBA playoffs (35:45), DeVon discusses his departure from Street Roots after 7 years (1:00:00) and more!
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Episode 292: "The Warm Up" Featuring Senator Ron Wyden
26/04/2025 Duración: 40minOn this episode Chris James joins to discuss Lowkey Golf and their upcoming golf tournament (6:05), latest in the NBA playoffs (13:52), and friend of the show Senator Ron Wyden joins to discuss the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Portland Thorns and Portland WNBA facilities (35:05)
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Episode 291: "Defensive Specialists"
20/04/2025 Duración: 58minOn this episode we congratulate Portland Trailblazers Coach Chauncey Billups for receiving a multiyear extension (5:58), make our NBA postseason predictions (21:39) and more! P.S. Excuse the tardiness of this episode. It's been a long week!
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Episode 290: "Gator Boys Stay Hot"
10/04/2025 Duración: 49minOn this episode we congratulate Joe Cronin for receiving at multi-year extention as the Portland Trailblazers (2:00), NCAA Women's and Men's March Madness comes to an end (13:25), Stephen A. Smith announces he's open to running for President (31:00) and more!
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Episode 289: "One More" Featuring Alex Moore
04/04/2025 Duración: 01h11minOn this episode we are joined by Alex Moore and we discuss our predictions for the Men's and Women's Final Four (4:52), Alex's new podcast episode release titled "One More" (27:30), the Portland Trailblazers (46:51), music (53:28) and more!
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Episode 288: "Give it Up"
28/03/2025 Duración: 01h16minOn this episode we rapid fire through many topics starting with a reflection from DeVon on finishing up his 2nd season as the broadcast analyst for the Rip City Remix. Then the guys send their well wishes to Juju Watkins (15:38), and Damian Lillard (21:35). We then acknowledge the passing of George Foreman (27:51). We then revisit the back and forth between LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith and the recent play of Bronny James (30:15), share our thoughts around March Madness (1:04:25) and more!
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Episode 287: "I'm Here Now"
21/03/2025 Duración: 01h09minOn this episode we discuss recent happenings with Jess Hilarious on "The Breakfast Club" and how the media landscape has affected that (4:55), NCAA Women's basketball tournament predictions (38:12), a recap of the Unrivaled league (51:55) and more!
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Episode 286: "Gift of Consistency"
13/03/2025 Duración: 01h12minOn this episode we discuss D-Boi's recent music releases (1:30), LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith confrontation (24:42), and NFL Offseason moves (1:04:36)
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Episode 285: "Be More Liberal " Featuring Senator Ron Wyden
07/03/2025 Duración: 58minOn this episode we discuss LeBron James reaching 50,000 ponits and the latest in the NBA (11:50) and United States Senator Ron Wyden joins to discuss the legacy of Bill Walton (45:50)
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Episode 284: "Las BAYgas"
20/02/2025 Duración: 01h22minOn this episode we discuss our experience in the Bay Area for NBA All-Star weekend (3:08), reports of WNBA expansion to Cleveland (54:10), and *Spoiler Alert* DeVon recaps the new Sly and the Family Stone documentary on Hulu (57:09) and more!
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Episode 283: "Cultural Divide"
14/02/2025 Duración: 01h09minOn this episode we recap the Super Bowl and the Kendrick Lamar halftime performance (7:53), latest in the NBA (34:10) and WNBA (50:31) and more!
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Episode 282: "Hottest in the Association" Featuring Motaz
07/02/2025 Duración: 01h10minOn this episode Motaz joins to discuss the Grammy's and our predictions made when nominations were released (5:00), Latest news in the NBA (32:00), Super Bowl predictions (1:01:17)
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Episode 281: "Vallejo to the Hall of Fame"
24/01/2025 Duración: 01h26minOn this episode we congratulate Vallejo baseball legend C.C. Sabathia for his induction into the baseball Hall of Fame (13:19), how Trump used sports to get back in the White House (29:10), the NFL playoffs (1:13:35) and more!